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Blog #18: When hanging a flag from the ceiling in a building, what direction do you hang it in?

-United States flag code directly addresses hanging the flag from a ceiling in Section 7o:   When the flag is suspended across a corridor or lobby in a building with only one main entrance, it should be suspended vertically with the union of the flag to the observer’s left upon entering. If the building has […]

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Blog #17: What is the correct order of Military flags?

-The order of precedence when flying military flags are in the order of founding, as follows:   US Army US Marine Corps US Navy US Air Force US Coast Guard   -Thank you for your question! If you have a question about flagpoles and flag etiquette email me at egadow@tuffflags.com and perhaps your question will […]

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Blog #16: How should the US flag be displayed next to a religious or organization flag?

-According to United States flag code, the flag must be placed in advance of the audience and to the speakers right at an event:   When displayed from a staff in a church or public auditorium, the flag of the United States of America should hold the position of superior prominence, in advance of the […]

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Blog #15 Flagpole hierarchy-how do I fly multiple flags on one pole?

-If you only have one flagpole but more than one flag you want to fly along with the United State flag, the US flag must go on the very top. Acceptable flags to fly below the US flag are POW/MIA flags, state flags (if there are multiple, the state where the flagpole stand goes first, […]

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Blog #14: Wind speed-understanding what flagpole you need in your environment.

-Flagpoles are made to different specifications according to expected wind speeds in certain environments. To find the flagpole you need to evaluate your geographic location, generally coastal areas can expect higher sustained wind speeds. As opposed to further inland where wind is less frequent and lower in strength. Here is a list of wind speeds […]

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Blog #13: How are flags flown on nautical poles? Where is the gaff located? What is the yardarm?

-The flag located at the top of the mast indicates the vessel’s fleet. The vessel’s fleet could be the shipping company or the navy that owns the ship. The national flag of where the vessel originates is flown at the end of the gaff, the most honorable spot on the pole. The gaff is at […]

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Blog #12: What is the origin of the ball on top of flagpoles? Is it true that there is something stored in the ball?

-Many myths circle around about what exactly is on the inside of the golden ball on top of most flagpoles. Most of them involve contents such as: Pennies A bullet Matches A razor -Some people say there is a penny in the ball so that America will never be without funds, or a bullet for […]

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Blog #11: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a fiberglass flagpole versus an aluminum one?

-Deciding between the two can be confusing when choosing your flagpole, but hopefully I can help. When choosing between a fiberglass or aluminum flagpole much of the factors to take into consideration come from application and environment in which the flagpole will be used. Fiberglass -If you live in an area prone to lightning strikes […]

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Blog #10: What is the difference between an anodized and non anodized flagpole?

-Anodized flagpoles go through a process in which the aluminum goes through chemical baths that increase the thickness of the oxide layer on the outside of the aluminum which creates a protective coating around the flagpole. The thicker oxide layer makes the aluminum tougher, more durable, and most importantly, less likely to corrode. All things […]

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